Teaching

I have taught a range of courses in comparative and American politics. In Introduction to American Politics, my goal is to introduce students to the main pillars of the American government while also encouraging them to develop a critical perspective on the flaws of the democratic system and the rising challenges it faces. In Introduction to Comparative Politics, I focus on key concepts and theories of the field, while expanding students’ knowledge of global political developments through in-depth case studies. In my course on Middle East Politics, students engage with major debates in comparative politics as they apply to the region and also gain a historical and sociological perspective on governments and societies in the Middle East.

All of my courses are designed as writing-intensive. I devote significant time to supporting students’ writing through in-class workshops, peer review, and individual feedback. This year, I am also serving as a Writing Fellow in the First-Year Writing Program at City College of New York, which has further enhanced my approach to teaching writing across the political science curriculum.

My research interests also allow me to offer courses on topics such as political regimes and regime transformations.

Syllabi are available upon request.